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Smoky , Snowy Christmas
Gift Giving Ideas Made Easy .
by Sean Keast , contributing writer
Tis the season and ‘ Ole Saint Nicholas might be loading the sleigh up with a few more pipes and papers this year , as the growing cannabis movement has created incredible demand . According to Allied Market Research , the smoking accessories industry ( smoke shops , pipes , papers , vaporizers , etc .) generated 3.1 billion dollars in 2020 and is expected to double in the next decade . With December upon us , patients ( or friends and relatives ) here in Missouri will be looking to accessorize their smoking experience . However , with such a booming market , choices are everywhere , and newer and more novel ways to enjoy cannabis are being invented on a frequent basis . For this reason , I ’ ve put together a list of my top choices from across the industry : A small gift guide for the discerning patient in Missouri .
Atlas Mini
Atlas rig
The first and most prominent thing you will see in most smoke shops is the glass . Bongs , Water Pipes , Bubblers , Spoons , Sherlocks , you name it . Most glass you find is produced overseas , with varying quality . American-made glass can fetch hundreds to thousands of dollars , so quality choices that do not break the bank are few and far between . One of my personal go-to ’ s is a company named MJ Arsenal , which designs small-sized concentrate pieces . Since they are so small , they preserve flavor very well . They make a fantastic travel piece for concentrate preferring patients and come with a small quartz nail to use as well . MJ Arsenal Atlas MSRP $ 58 . Visit
www . mjarsenal . com .
For your smoking supplies , I always choose the pink option . Blazy Susan , a company based out of Denver , CO , produces pink ( and purple ) colored rolling papers , cotton swabs , and smoking accessories . Its claim to fame is the Blazy Susan itself , a fusion of a smoking station / rolling tray with a Lazy Susan for your coffee table . Blazy Susan also frequently collaborates to donate to breast cancer organizations , giving meaning to the pink theme . Blazy Susan tray MSRP : $ 99 at
www . blazysusan . com .
Dynavap “ M ” Series cart
A high-tech upgrade to a smoking setup that I highly recommend is a dry herb vaporizer . Instead of burning the flower , vaporizers heat the herb like an oven , vaporizing the trichomes and creating a wonderful , flavorful smoke . The price ( and forms ) ranges vary widely , with battery-powered , wall-powered , or torch-powered versions available . My first recommendation in this area is a Dynavap , a torch-powered vaporizer that is remarkably simple — it ’ s only a metal tube with a cap . However , because of this simple design , it lasts for years and virtually never wears out if kept clean . The “ M ” series pen has a MSRP of $ 79 , and the “ M ” Series starter pack has a MSRP of $ 130 at
www . dynavap . com .